CB&I is a leading provider of engineering, procurement and construction services for fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) projects. Our in-house fabrication, welding and heavy-lift capabilities allow us to deliver superior quality and safety, and our proven project management methods often translate in shorter schedules.

FCCUs are a core component of refining because they convert heavier oils into lighter fractions, allowing refiners to meet the demand for higher-quality, higher-octane products. Taking the units out of service for maintenance, revamping or turnarounds is costly and disruptive to other plant operations. To minimize problems, it's important to choose an EPC contractor with a proven record of completing FCCU projects quickly and within budget.

Our extensive experience includes new FCCU construction as well as revamp and turnaround projects around the world. We built a large share of the units that are in service in the United States today, and we've executed almost 70 FCCU revamps over the past two decades.

Providing a complete solution. We offer a full range of services that include process and structural design, detail engineering, fabrication, procurement, project management and construction. Our facilities are strategically located around the globe so we can provide the best people, materials and equipment for our projects. Whenever possible, we direct hire and train local craftspeople, providing a pool of skilled labor in many of the communities where we work.

We've continually improved our tools and our processes for executing large and complex projects. We've fine-tuned our internal controls for managing costs and schedules and implemented rigorous quality control and safety programs. Our innovations include specialized equipment for performing heavy lifts in congested work areas and rigging techniques to make elevated work safer. As a result of these efforts, we've earned a reputation for completing projects safely, on time and within budget.

Adding value to FCCU projects. At CB&I, we've focused on providing technical expertise and services that add value to our customers' projects. Our engineering group is knowledgeable about all aspects of structural and process design, piping, electrical systems and code specifications. Our construction technology, welding and quality assurance, and metallurgy groups ensure our crews around the world utilize the best tools and technologies, apply proven work methods and deliver consistent quality. Our fabrication shops are staffed with experienced craftspeople and are fully equipped for hot forming, weld assembly, heat treating, non-destructive examination and painting.